1978 Cessna 172N SkyhawkSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Phoenix, AZ, USA
This 1978 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, registration N738YW, is a well-equipped example based at Deer Valley Municipal Airport in Phoenix, Arizona. With an airframe total time of 6,275 hours, it features a notable Air Plains O-360-A4A 180 HP engine upgrade, which has 1,250 hours since major overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO. The McCauley two-blade propeller has 240 hours since overhaul. The aircraft is hangared and has logbooks starting in 1994.
The panel has been modernized with a Garmin GMA 350 Digital Audio Panel, a Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com, a Garmin GTR 200B Com radio, and a Garmin GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out transponder. It also includes a Davtron...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Recreational
- Useful Load
- 954 lbs
- Seats (Stock)
- 4
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 6,275 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,250 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 240 hrs (SPOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logbooks start in 1994
- Inspection Status
- Annual due Nov 2026. ELT due Nov 2026.
Avionics
Audio
Garmin GMA 350 - GMA Digital Audio Panel
Comms
Garmin GNC 255 - GNC Nav/Com Radio and GTR Com Radio
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - Listed as 'ADS-B and Out' but only out device listed. GTX transponder is combined ADS-B in/out solution.
GPS
No GPS mentioned
Transponder
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder
Additional Equipment
Chronometer
Davtron - Chronometer
ELT
Artex 406 - ELT
Gross Weight Increase
Gross Weight Increase (2550lb)
Ballistic Parachute
BRS - BRS Ballistic Parachute System
Shoulder Harnesses
BRS Shoulder Harnesses
Rudder Trim
Factory Rudder Trim
Sun Visors
Tinted Sun Visors
Battery
Concord - Battery
Modification
Air Plains - 180hp Engine Upgrade and Gross Weight Increase
Ballistic Parachute System
BRS - BRS Ballistic Parachute System
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Black Leather Seating with Fabric Inserts and Grey Carpet. Original Side Panels.
- Exterior Notes
- Overall Oxford White with Grey and Black Accent Striping.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A4A
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley 2-Blade Propeller
Asking Price
$179,000
Aircraft Location
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 7, 2026: $179,000 - trade-a-plane
May 7, 2026: $179,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$179,000
Aircraft Location
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
May 7, 2026: $179,000 - trade-a-plane
May 7, 2026: $179,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$179,000